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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.64, 1,783.92 and 733.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.64, 1,783.92 and 733.14 is: 1,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.64 : 1,783.92 = 733.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.64/1,783.92 = 733.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.64x = 1,783.92 × 733.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.64x = 1,307,863.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,863.11/1,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.78

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